“A wonderful report. An attempt to bring rationality where emotion tends to dominate.”—Simon Jenkins, former editor of The Times (London)“The reports of the New
Typecasting chronicles the emergence of the "science of first impression" and reveals how the work of its creators—early social scientists—continues to shape how we see the world and to inform our mos
Equally concerned with the deleterious effects of irrationality and stupidity on the one hand and propaganda and manipulation on the other, Baillargeon (education fundamentals, U. of Quebec, Canada) p
“Sassy, ironic, hilarious, profound.”—Essence“Like Billie Holiday she taps into the vitality of the blues as a survival mechanism.”—ArtForum“Speaks to societal-political issues through satire and humo
They met in 1949 when Art Shay was a reporter for Life. Shay followed Algren around with his camera, gathering pictures for a photo essay he was pitching to the magazine. Life didn't pick up the piece
The theory of evolution that Charles Darwin put forth in the nineteenth century has been broadly confirmed and enriched by the discovery of genes and by advances in the life sciences, from paleontolo
When you get beyond the spin, the campaign spending, the YouTube spots, and the paid advertisements, what did the Democratic contenders in the 2008 Presidential election stand for, really? What did Hi
In City of Widows, Haifa Zangana tells the story of her country, from the early twentieth century through the US-UK invasion and the current occupation. She brings to light a sense of Iraq as a societ
Flying Close to the Sun is the stunning memoir of a white middle-class girl from Connecticut who became a member of the Weather Underground, one of the most notorious groups of the 1960s. Cathy Wilker
Democracy Detained exposes the deplorable secret crimes committed by the Bush administration in its war on terror. Prominent legal activist Barbara Olshansky documents the assault on our constitution
Howard Zinn updates United States history to encompass the early years of the 21st century and the national elections of 2004 and 2006. He describes a time when catastrophic machinations of war have
This book, which remains untitled at this time, is the story of the sexual relationship between Mike Jones, a Denver man who worked as an escort, and the Reverend Ted Haggard, founder and pastor of t
Praise for Barry Gifford:"Gifford cuts right through to the heart of what makes a good novel readable and entertaining. . . . The way Barry Gifford does it, it’s high art."—Elmore
A history of the United States from its beginnings to the early twenty-first century, as told from the point of view of ordinary people, including slaves and Native Americans, to reveal the violence,
A history of the United States from its beginnings to the early twenty-first century, as told from the point of view of ordinary people, including slaves and Native Americans, to reveal the violence,
Praise for Captured by Clayton Patterson:?“More than the indispensable reference and definitive work it is sure to become, this massive labor of love is also an elegy for a Lower East Side and an East
“Expert, idiomatic translation renders visible a story that helps explain the present weirdness in North Korea . . . [T]he story with its great insight into the region, is deeply rewarding.”—Kirkus Re
Praise for Stanley Moss’ poetry: “Magisterial . . . this book is magnificent. I’ve read it several times with greater and greater pleasure. Its verbal generosity and bravura, its humanity, the quality
America has always portrayed itself as a country of immigrants, welcoming each year the millions seeking a new home or refuge in this land of plenty. Increasingly, instead of finding their dream, many
The fully revised and updated edition to the national bestseller Get Healthy Now! includes five entirely new sections: Diabetes, Insomnia, Andropause and Menopause, Skin and Hair, and Pain and Fatigue
“Buchwald has single-handedly restored humor to contemporary journalism.”—Los Angeles Times?“Quite simply, the funniest US newspaper columnist published today and one of the nation’s sharpest politica
In the years following 9/11, US policy in Afghanistan has received little scrutiny, either from the media or the public. Despite official claims of democracy and women’s freedom, Afghanistan
“Buy it, read it, act on it. Our future depends on the knowledge this collection of suppressed stories allows us.”—San Diego Review?“Devastating evidence of the dumbing down of mainstream news in Amer
“[Afrika’s] work is consistently clear, unembroidered, often very moving and has won him South Africa’s top literary prizes… [The Innocents is] a novel of grea
If we are to judge acts of political violence, be they terrorist attacks or "wars on terror," we must judge them by the same moral principle, insists Honderich (emeritus, U. College London, UK) in thi
On the afternoon of Election Day 2004, the world was abuzz with the news: Exit polls indicated that John Kerry would win the election and become the next president of the United States. That proved no
Having set out the problem of civilization in the first volume, environmentalist Jensen here suggests what to do about it. Among his perspectives are identification, dams, psychopathology, fewer than
Environmental activist, speaker, and writer Jensen sets out the reasons why civilization is unsustainable and otherwise not a very good idea, in chapters with such titles as clean water, carrying capa
“In Sleepaway School, a boy becomes a man. The way Lee Stringer tells it, that is by itself more than enough for an enthralling story.”—Kurt Vonnegut, from the foreword“In a ri
With the narrative punch of Jonathan Harr’s A Civil Action and the commitment to environmental truth-telling of Erin Brockovich, The Fluoride Deception documents a powerful connection between big corp
“In this fascinating exploration, [The Shere Hite Reader] moves beyond the cliches of what pleases men and women and explores how attitudes on sex and pleasure have evolved and continue to evolve.”—Bo
“Israel/Palestine is the most devastating critique now available of Israel’s policy toward the Palestinian people.”—Edward W. Said“Dense and precise.”—Agnes Gruda, La Presse“Reinhart accomplishes the
Human Rights Watch is increasingly recognized as the world’s leader in building a stronger human rights culture, and their annual World Report—the most probing annual review of human right
One of America’s most astute and engaging political analysts, Michael Parenti shows us that culture is a changing process and the product of a dynamic interplay between a wide range of social and poli
“In Homeland, Maharidge breaks new ground in the genre of 9/11 journalism by heading into heartland America . . . . The tales Maharidge relates expose the synergy between economics and racism in
Notes from the Last Testament, by veteran reporter Michael Deibert, is a riveting narrative account of the events leading up to and including the overthrow of Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
In a series of interviews given in the wake of the Abu Ghraib prison scandal, Angela Y. Davis explores how historical systems of oppression like slavery and lynching continue to influence and undermi
